Hate having to take out every cutting board, platter, and cookie sheet just to get the one at the bottom of the stack? Use this tip from Martha Stewart's web site and repurpose cheap tension curtain rods to create pantry dividers so you can stack these flat items vertically to save space and make access easier.

The example in the photo above uses six curtain rods—at $2.54 each at Lowes you'll spend around $15. You can cut your own dowels to get the same effect for much less money, but that will involve lots of measuring, cutting, adhesives, etc. Using the tension rods is easier to implement and easily be removed if you move.